Valve Field Service Technician

EHC is currently looking for a **Valve Field Service Technician **for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

Overview:

• Repair ball, gate, globe, check and butterfly valves, or actuators in facility or customer plant locations.
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
• Complete field service reports and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Assist others as required.
• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Requirements:

• High School diploma/GED required, 2-year Associate Degree in a mechanical field is preferred.
• Up to 25% travel requirement.
• 2+ years of previous valve production or repair experience on customer locations required.
• Good communication/customer service skills.
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.
• Experience in reading blueprints, and other technical diagrams.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Material Handling
• Rigging & Load Handling
• Field Service Readiness
• Blueprint Reading
• Field Service Technician
• Technical Documentation
• Valve Experience
• Technical Manuals